Bears head coach John Fox and Gase came over together from Denver. They brought Hardegree over with them, after he served as an offensive quality control coach with the Broncos. Hurtt is a holdover from the Marc Trestman era; Fox must think highly of him to absorb him onto his staff and to protect him when Miami came calling.

Fox has already promoted former quarterbacks coach Dowell Loggains to offensive coordinator. Now, he must fill the other openings that have popped up on his staff.